Evercare Chattogram eliminates patients’ need for going abroad for treatment: speakers

Speakers at a roundtable on Sunday said Evercare Hospital Chattogram, with its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced medical professionals, offers top-notch medical care right here in Chattogram, eliminating the need for patients to travel abroad.

The Evercare Hospital Chattogram arranged the roundtable "Why Go Abroad for Treatment? All Kinds of Treatment Available in Evercare Hospital Chattogram."

The event covered a range of topics, including the latest medical advancements, the cost benefits of seeking treatment at Evercare Hospital compared to abroad, and the challenges and sufferings patients face while seeking treatment abroad.

The roundtable also discussed the added difficulties of traveling back and forth for follow-up treatments, the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families, and the difficulties in obtaining a medical visa and navigating the visa waiting period.

Samir Singh, COO of Evercare Hospital Chattogram, said patients who choose to seek medical treatment abroad often face a number of difficulties, including language barriers, unfamiliar healthcare systems, long wait times, and high costs, adding, in addition, being away from home and loved ones can add stress and emotional strain to an already difficult situation.

Moreover, patients often need to travel back and forth for follow-up treatments, adding to the financial burden and disrupting their daily lives, he said, adding, additionally, obtaining a medical visa and navigating the visa waiting period can also be a challenge, and caregivers may need to take time off from work to provide support.

Dr Deepak Singh, director, medical services at the hospital, said the aim of this roundtable is to educate people on the availability of advanced medical treatments and services in Chattogram, and to highlight the advantages of seeking treatment locally.

Dr Md Surman Ali, senior consultant, General, and Laparoscopic surgery, said, "By hosting this roundtable discussion, we hope to raise awareness about the availability of advanced medical treatments in the city and encourage people to seek the best care possible close to home."